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The Hebrew Bible in American History and Culture - Prof. Amy Weiss, University of Hartford (Zoom Only)

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Monday, November 6, 2023 • 22 Cheshvan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Zoom
Monday, October 30, 2023 • 15 Cheshvan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Zoom
Monday, October 23, 2023 • 8 Cheshvan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Zoom
Monday, October 16, 2023 • 1 Cheshvan 5784 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Zoom

This course examines the role the Hebrew bible has played in American history and culture. Specifically, it demonstrates how Hebraic ideas (values, traditions, and stories that emerged throughout ancient Israel) have shaped the United States, from its founding through to the present

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This course examines the role the Hebrew bible has played in American history and culture. Specifically, it demonstrates how Hebraic ideas (values, traditions, and stories that emerged throughout ancient Israel) have shaped the United States, from its founding through to the present. We will use passages from the Hebrew bible to inform our understanding of significant moments in American history, including the creation of the American government and rule of law, the elimination of slavery, the establishment of the Thanksgiving holiday, the role of the Ten Commandments in American culture, and the existence of various slogans and symbols (i.e., the 1954 inclusion of the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.)
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